Some people stay because they’re dependent upon the person who is harming them, & don’t know if they can survive without the protection of their abuser.
Nearly 30 years in an abusive relationship. Thank you for helping people understand that it's not simple. The big thing that kept me in the relationship was that others didn't believe me, and I was told it's better for the children if I stay. If anyone had helped me find a way out, I would have taken it in a heartbeat. I was desperate to leave, but I needed to know how to create a new life for my children and me. Without help, just leaving would have meant homeless. It's never simple.
Nearly 30 years in an abusive relationship. Thank you for helping people understand that it's not simple. The big thing that kept me in the relationship was that others didn't believe me, and I was told it's better for the children if I stay. If anyone had helped me find a way out, I would have taken it in a heartbeat. I was desperate to leave, but I needed to know how to create a new life for my children and me. Without help, just leaving would have meant homeless. It's never simple.